Industry advisories

Telefilm Canada is pleased to welcome two new Feature Film Executives for the Western and Quebec regions.  

Kim Guise (she/her/elle) has been named Western Regional Feature Film Executive for a two-year term starting June 6, 2022. With over 20 years of experience in the film and television industry,...

Telefilm Canada is releasing its Code of Conduct for Business Partners as part of Telefilm’s commitment to supporting a healthy ecosystem that thrives in a culture of mutual respect, dignity, integrity, and inclusivity – free from any form of harassment, discrimination, and violence.

Now available, the Code of Conduct recognizes that the...

Telefilm Canada is relaunching the Open Access Stream for fiscal 2022-2023 with updated Guidelines and Essential Information Guide now available on the webpage of the Open Access Stream. 

This stream allows Canadian festivals who are not eligible under the Limited Edition or the...

There has been much harm in Canada’s screen-based industries, and many struggles continue. Authentic storytelling is a key foundation to making on-screen narratives respectful and stronger. 

Determining who gets to tell what story is a complex issue and requires a great deal of collaboration and expertise. 

As...

Telefilm Canada is relaunching the International Promotion Program for fiscal 2022-2023 with updated Guidelines and Essential Information Guide now available on the Program webpage.

This Program is opened to Canadian companies specializing in the production, distribution, and sales of Canadian short and feature-length films (drama or documentary) or...

Telefilm Canada is releasing important dates for the General Admission Stream, the Limited Edition Stream and the Industry Initiatives Stream under the National Promotion Program for fiscal year 2022-2023.

The National Promotion Program aims to stimulate demand for Canadian content through leveraging various activities held in Canada. This program is comprised...

Telefilm Canada is relaunching the Marketing Program for fiscal 2022-2023 with updated Guidelines and Essential Information Guide now available on the Program webpage.

This program is for Canadian distribution and production companies seeking financial support for the marketing and distribution of their feature film project(s). Canadian distribution...

As announced on February 11, 2022, the Short-Term Compensation Fund (STCF) for Canadian Audiovisual Productions has been extended to March 31, 2023.  

Key dates: 

Opening date:  March 4, 2022 (11:00 am EST) for coverage starting on or after April 1, 2022.  

In extension to the initial announcement of The Reopening Fund – Open Access Stream, Telefilm Canada is expanding the eligibility criteria to support Canadian film festivals across the country that will be held in-person or in a hybrid format that are currently not eligible to access the...

As Telefilm Canada recently announced the external representatives who were part of the Advisory Committees for fiscal year 2021-2022, Telefilm is now inviting applications from qualified industry professionals to lend their expertise and sit as Project Financing Advisory Committee members. Members will contribute to the evaluation of projects within...

December 2, 2021 

Telefilm Canada announces the reopening dates of the Promotion Program’s General Admission Stream for festivals to be held between April 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022. 

The General Admission Stream, launched earlier this year, aims to provide streamlined funding to smaller and emerging film festivals across the country...

ERM Research conducted roundtables to examine the independent theatre landscape, both pre- and post-pandemic and what Telefilm can do to help assist exhibitors as they move towards reopening. This initiative also explores the challenges associated with playing Canadian content (from the viewpoints of theatre owners and distributors) and what can...

November 22, 2021 – Telefilm Canada is pleased to welcome Mehernaz Lentin as the new National Director, Feature Film - English Market, for a five-year term starting on December 6, 2021.  

Ms. Lentin brings to Telefilm well over two decades of industry experience as a Senior Director of CBC Films since fall of 2017 and as an independent producer prior to joining CBC. She...

Cathy Wong (she/her/elle) has been named Vice President, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Official Languages at Telefilm Canada. Wong began this newly-created role on Monday, November 8, and will be based out of the Montréal office when it reopens. 

Reporting to the Executive...

Telefilm Canada is providing an update on the support of diverse language films. In June 2021, a Diverse Languages Subcommittee was created with the purpose of establishing a framework to finance Canadian films in diverse languages (films majority told in languages beyond English, French or Indigenous languages). Based on the feedback of the subcommittee, Telefilm would like to inform Canadian producers that the Production-language requirements were revised.  

Announced...

Telefilm Canada would like to inform Canadian producers of changes to the Production Program and opening dates. These changes were made as part of Telefilm’s program optimization process and are the result of several months of Canada-wide consultations with industry members.

Key dates:

• For projects with a budget of $3.5M or...

Telefilm Canada is announcing that the Open Access Stream, for access to the Reopening Funds previously announced by the Government of Canada, is now opened to applicants who were not previously eligible to access this Fund through the General Admission Stream and the Limited Edition Stream under the Promotion Program.  

This stream aims...

Telefilm Canada would like to inform its clients of the opening date for the Limited Edition Stream of the Promotion Program, for festivals and film markets taking place between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022.

Key dates
Opening date: October 25, 2021
Closing date: November 30, 2021

Reminder:

The Limited Edition Stream...

Telefilm Canada would like to inform Canadian filmmakers and industry partners of the opening date of the Talent to Watch Program for fiscal 2022-2023, as well as the changes made as part of Telefilm’s optimization efforts.  

In September 2020, Telefilm launched  the extensive, open, and transparent pan-Canadian consultations in both Official...

Telefilm Canada would like to inform its clients of the important changes to the International Promotion Program.  

• Travel expenses are once again eligible. Telefilm invites all applicants to read and follow the Government of Canada’s Official Global Travel Advisories before planning any travel...

Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on movie theatres in Canada, Telefilm’s Theatrical Exhibition...

Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund are pleased to welcome Sandi Treliving, a member of the Talent Fund’s Advisory Committee, as the new Chair of the Talent Fund.  

A dedicated philanthropist, leading advocate for mental health and supporter of Canadian arts and culture, Sandi is a director on the CAMH Foundation Board...

Telefilm Canada would like to remind all eligible applicants that all streams under the Development Program are opened until September 15, 2021, 11:59pm EST. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

This program supports Canadian production companies that are looking to finance the development stage of their feature film project(s) and...

Telefilm Canada announces the opening of its Promotional Program’s Industry Initiatives Stream from August 9 to December 9, 2021.

The Industry Initiatives Stream is designed to fund promotional activities in the audiovisual industry with the exception of festivals. Eligible initiatives include, but are not limited to, national film, television,...

Telefilm Canada would like to inform industry members and clients that after serving nearly three years as Vice-President, Industry Development (formerly, Director, Talent Fund), E.J. Alon has accepted a key leadership role with another organization and will be departing. His last day at Telefilm is July 14.

A deeply respected contributor...